On January 17th, 2026, the AOPA Luxembourg General Assembly was held at the Park Hotel Alvisse in Luxembourg. Members gathered to review the past year, discuss the future of General Aviation in Luxembourg, and mark an important transition in leadership. After many years of dedicated and outstanding service, Peter Sodermans …
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The Horizon Beckons: A Milestone Meeting for AOPA Luxembourg
This Saturday, AOPA Luxembourg gathers at Parc Alvisse for an afternoon that bridges the golden history of our association with the cutting-edge future of flight.
We are proud to host Petz Bettendorf, an aviator who redefined the limits of long-distance travel by flying his Swiss-made Risen—a carbon-fiber marvel that runs on lead-free car fuel—across the sands of Saudi Arabia and the coastlines of Senegal. Beyond the adventure, this meeting marks a vital transition: as we honor Marco Felten for 14 years of extraordinary service with a rare Honorary Membership, we also look to the next generation of pilots to step into leadership roles and ensure our legacy since the 1950s continues to soar.
Don’t miss the stories, the tribute, and the reception. Your voice is needed to shape the future of General Aviation in Luxembourg.
As a team of dedicated volunteers, we are committed to giving our very best to serve our GA in Luxembourg. We have heard some concerns and kindly ask that any complaints, suggestions or ideas be submitted to us in writing to board@aopa.lu. This allows us to address them thoughtfully, revert …
The DAC (Direction d’Aviation Civile) Air Safety Bulletin 2025/01 caused a bit of a stir at the AOPA Safety Seminar last March. This Bulletin authorizes the Lingten model aircraft airfield a vertical limit of 1,000 ft AGL / GND. Given that the club is located on a plateau at 415m …
AOPA Luxembourg thanks its outgoing committee for years of dedication as the association prepares for board elections and a generational transition in January.
IAOPA Europe has secured new pan-European member discounts—now available to AOPA Luxembourg members. Enjoy 15% off Jeppesen and ForeFlight, 20% off SafeSky, plus all existing benefits—while AOPA Luxembourg remains one of Europe’s best-priced memberships at just €60/year.
The Semaine de l’Aviation 2025 edition took place between this past 6th and 14th of September. These events, organized by its members with the help of the FAL (Fédération Aéronautique Luxembourgeoise) are a great opportunity to celebrate our shared interest in flying. AOPA Luxembourg participated at two events on the …
Join AOPA Luxembourg for Aviation Week 2025 on Sunday, 14th September.
The program includes a morning visit to the Modellfligerklub Miersch in Lintgen with BBQ, and an afternoon at the 385th Bomb Group Memorial Museum in Perlé.
A day of aviation, history, and community — we look forward to welcoming you!
A pillar of our flying community – always remembered, deeply missed. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend and fellow aviator, Bernard Frechen. For many years, Bernard was one of the cornerstones of general aviation in Luxembourg – a quiet force who contributed tirelessly …
